Balaji Sarma
Indian film actor
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Balaji Sarma is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema and television.[1] He gained recognition for his roles in Malayalam TV serials before transitioning to supporting characters in films.[2][3]
Balaji Sarma | |
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| Born | Balaji Sarma |
| Education | L.L.B |
| Known for | Actor |
| Notable work | Drishyam, The Great Father |
Early life and background
Balaji is the son of Harihara Sarma and Parvathy Ammal. At age 16, he joined the Indian Air Force, where he served for nine years. After his service, he earned a law degree before leaving his job to pursue acting full-time.[4]
Personal life
Balaji is married and has a daughter, Navomika.[4]
Career
Balaji began his career as a television anchor, hosting a comedy show on Asianet. He went on to act in several Malayalam television serials, including Alakal and Kayamkulam Kochunni.[5]
In films, he appeared in a variety of supporting roles.[6] His notable credits include Drishyam (2013), Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Pakida, Memories, Perariyathavar, The Great Father, and Oppam.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | mahout Murugan | |
| 2013 | Hotel California | ||
| Kunjananthante Kada | |||
| 72 Model | |||
| Left Right Left | Hassan | ||
| Memories | Constable Somasekharan | ||
| Vedivazhipadu | Mobile Shopkeeper | ||
| Drishyam | Restaurant owner | ||
| 2014 | Perariyathavar | District Collector | |
| Medulla Oblangata | |||
| Avathaaram | Bhadran | ||
| Pakida | Xavier | ||
| 1 by Two | |||
| Mr. Fraud | Shivaram | ||
| Avatharam | Police Officer | ||
| Oru Korean Padam | Freddy | ||
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Police Officer | |
| Kanthari | Police Constable | ||
| Monsoon | |||
| Ennu Ninte Moideen | Mukkam Narayanan | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Man in the Hospital | ||
| Kanal | Subash | ||
| Rajamma @ Yahoo | Police Officer | ||
| Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Electrician | ||
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Police Constable | |
| Shikhamani | |||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Kunjachan | ||
| Ghost Villa | |||
| Karinkunnam 6's | Satheesan | ||
| IDI: Inspector Dawood Ibrahim | DCB Bank Manager | ||
| Popcorn | Vasudevan | ||
| Oppam | SI Bhadran | ||
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Benny | ||
| Ore Mukham | Exam Invigilator | ||
| 2017 | Aby | School Teacher | |
| Oru Mexican Aparatha | Sunil | ||
| The Great Father | Inspector Jose | ||
| 1971: Beyond Borders | Sahadevan's friend | ||
| Lakshyam | Rajan | ||
| Sherlock Toms | Vinod | ||
| Lavakusha | Sajan Mathew | ||
| Villain | Mohan Nair | ||
| Telescope | Dalit Man | ||
| 2018 | Kaly | Sijo | |
| School Diary | |||
| Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar | Adv. James | ||
| Parole | Police officer | ||
| Panchavarnathatha | Jimmy’s assistant | ||
| Mohanlal | Police officer | ||
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Pambadi Vijayan | ||
| Chalakkudikkaran Changathi | Meenutty’s father | ||
| Nonsense | Manoj | ||
| Koodasha | |||
| 2019 | Mikhael | Karate Trainer | |
| Ningal Camera Nireekshanathilaanu | |||
| Daivam Sakshi | |||
| Sachin | Prof. Balaji | ||
| Pattabhiraman | Rameshan | ||
| Sooryakantha | |||
| 2020 | Uriyadi | News Reader Arvind Aasamyi | |
| Forensic | Dr. Jayan Krishna | ||
| 2021 | Sahyadriyile Chuvanna Pookkal | ||
| One | Chittar Gopalakrishnan MLA | ||
| Chathur Mukham | SI Zackaria | ||
| Anjam Vedam | |||
| Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | SI Thankachan | ||
| 2022 | Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | ||
| Kaduva | Deputy Prison Officer | ||
| Mathukuttiyude Vazhikal | |||
| King Fish | Janaki’s husband | ||
| Vivaha Avahanam | |||
| Prathi Niraparadhiyaano | |||
| 2023 | Purusha Pretham | Police surgeon | |
| Jawanum Mullapoovum | SI Salomon | ||
| Anuragam | Advocate | ||
| 2018 | Shaji’s colleague | ||
| Kurukkan | Vishwambharan | ||
| Sashiyum Sakunthalayum | Sundharan Panikkar | ||
| Garudan | Lecturer | ||
| 2024 | Peppatty | ||
| Kurukku | DGP Ramdas | ||
| Njan Kandatha Sare | |||
| 2025 | PDC Athra Cheriya Degree Alla | ||
| Apoorva Puthranmar | |||
| 2026 | Varavu † | TBA | [7] |
Television / Serial Credits
Malayalam
- Alakal
- Ammakili
- Kayamkulam Kochunni
- Moonnu Mani